Wolverhampton hammered Leamington 4-1 in another convincing performance in the Bodykraft Midlands League West Midlands premier division.
The home side got off to the best start when Chris Finch set up Chris Jones for a reverse stick goal.
Wolves dominated throughout, and went further ahead when Dominic Oliver rifled home from a short corner.
Wolverhampton started the second half as the first, with a wonder goal from Finch.
Man of the match Jones completed the rout with a tap-in following a quick shot from Kaval Jabbal.
• After leaking 18 goals in their last two games, Old Wulfrunians went for the cautious approach against Kidderminster – and went down 2-0.
Playing with a sweeper, they appeared to be successfully holding the hosts’ attack until conceding a soft goal.
But they hit back almost immediately through from Tom Pickersgill’s well worked goal following a short corner.
Another sloppy mistake allowed Kidderminster to convert a short corner to hold a 2–1 advantage at half-time.
However, with Steve Beatty providing excellent cover, Old Wulfs look forward to Saturday with renewed confidence.
• Old Halesonians came from behind to beat Droitwich to continue their West Midlands One promotion drive.
They conceded a goal in the first five minutes after Ben Hughes gave the ball away.
Chris Hill equalised after dummying the keeper before slotting into an empty net.
Droitwich struggled to keep the ball and Matt Wright made it 2-1 after a break down the right.
After the break it was Hales who were wasteful in possession and Droitwich levelled.
Tom Bulteel grabbed the winner after exploiting space in the box to fire into the roof of the net.
•Depleted Cannock Ladies went down 2-0 away to Liverpool Sefton in Slazenger National League Women’s Division North.
The Four Crosses side were without two players who were with the England under-18s, but recovered from a shaky start to create several chances in a goalless first half.
After the break it was a different story, however, as heavy pressure saw Liverpool establish a 2-0 lead.
The visitors tried to hit back but couldn’t break the deadlock.
Cannock play their last league game before Christmas at Nottingham Highfields this Saturday.
• Stourport Ladies extended their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw against the University of Nottingham in the Midland B division,
Kerry Walker put Stourport in front after 15 minutes, pouncing on a deflection after a shot from a short corner.
Keeper Becky Turner had to keep Stourport in the game at the other end, making a great save just before half-time.
Nottingham equalised when their centre forward converted a cross.
Pushing forward for the winner, Stourport came close but they had to settle for a point.
Stourport hope to extend the run at North Notts on Saturday.
Stourport Ladies, meanwhile, have relaunched their junior academy to attract players of the future.
Following the success of the scheme earlier this year, the club is undertaking the project again on Fridays (7pm-8.30pm) at their Kingsway pitches next to Stourport High School.
The sessions, which cost £2 and £4 for members and non-members respectively, run until December 14. The first session is free.
They restart on January 18 through to March 14, with several “camps” planned for the school holidays.
The academy, open to ages eight to 21, was set up in May and is based on the English Hockey Association’s single hockey system designed to enable players to reach their full potential regardless of their physical development.
Further information is available from Holly Lashford on 07968 682627.
• Telford and Wrekin Ladies emerged 2-1 victors over Shropshire rivals Bridgnorth in a game of two halves.
Charlotte Machin converted a penalty corner to give Telford an early lead in a dominant display when they were only prevented from more goals by some solid goalkeeping.
Telford made it 2-0 when captain Shirley Powell converted a second penalty corner before half time.
Bridgnorth reduced the arrears midway through the second half.
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